TASB Advocacy Agenda Principles

Locally elected trustees and locally governed and controlled public schools

Rigorous accountability for academic progress

Adequate and equitable funding levels to provide an exceptional education

Efficient and effective school management

Strong family and community engagement to create optimal opportunities for each child

Fulfillment of public schools’ unique constitutional duty to educate every child by preventing the diversion of public funds through vouchers, tax credits, education savings grants, and other mechanisms